Union Square Farmers Market Kicks Off 2013 Season on Saturday

One of the best parts about living in Somerville is our abundance of farmers markets that give us nearly year-round access to locally grown and produced food. And this Saturday, June 1, is the kick-off for the 2013 Union Square Farmers Market season, which runs through November 23.

New this year is this handy interactive map, which allows you to find out which vendors will be at the market, when they’ll be there and where their stands are located. Note that while many vendors appear at the market each week, there are a lot of rotating vendors that will make appearances on various Saturdays throughout the season.

And if you’re looking for something to do with all of the goodies you purchase at the market, we’ve teamed up with locavore chefs Cuisine en Locale to bring you recipes each month featuring seasonal ingredients.

While you’re shopping, you can listen to the sounds of local musicians as they play in the Union Square Plaza. And if you want to make a day out of visiting the market, I recommend having breakfast, brunch or lunch at one of Union Square’s terrific restaurants. I’m partial to Bloc 11, Sherman Cafe, The Independent and Union Square Donuts for daytime eats.

Welcome to the Beat

After chronicling Somerville from a local perspective for three years, Founder Elyse Andrews has embarked on a new chapter of her career. Here you'll find her 600-plus stories about Somerville as well as some updates about ongoing projects.